William Halligan

William Halligan

Deceased · Born: Mar 29, 1883 · Died: Jan 28, 1957

Personal Details

BornMar 29, 1883 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

William Halligan, a multidimensional and versatile individual, whose interests and passions spanned across the vast expanse of the performing arts and the realm of written expression, first emerged into the world on the twenty-ninth day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-three, within the culturally rich and bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Here is the biographical information about the person:

Thomas Halligan's remarkable journey in the entertainment industry has resulted in a lasting legacy that continues to influence the world of cinema to this day. His impressive array of performances has included notable roles in films such as Moontide, released in 1942, The Great Mike, which premiered in 1944, and Blonde Comet, which debuted in 1941. This impressive repertoire serves as a testament to his exceptional talent, unwavering dedication to his craft, and his ability to excel in a wide range of roles.

As the passing of time continued to unfold, the extraordinary odyssey of Halligan gradually came to a conclusive end on January 28, 1957, in the tranquil surroundings of Woodland Hills, a picturesque neighborhood nestled within the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, USA, thus leaving behind a rich and enduring legacy that would serve as a perpetual source of inspiration for countless generations yet to come.

Career

{"id":30498,"title":"The Postman Always Rings Twice","year":"1946","character":"Judge (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-postman-always-rings-twice-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30498.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
{"id":11980,"title":"The Dark Mirror","year":"1946","character":"Sergeant Temple (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dark-mirror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11980.jpg"},"released":1}
The Dark Mirror
The Dark Mirror as Sergeant Temple (uncredited)
{"id":95066,"title":"Week-End at the Waldorf","year":"1945","character":"Chief Jennings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/week-end-at-the-waldorf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95066.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95066.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
Week-End at the Waldorf as Chief Jennings
{"id":70348,"title":"Flame of Barbary Coast","year":"1945","character":"Tom Buckman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flame-of-barbary-coast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70348.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14887,"title":"Dick Tracy","year":"1945","character":"Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dick-tracy-1945","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14887.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14887.jpg"},"released":1}
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy as Mayor
{"id":119700,"title":"The Great Mike","year":"1944","character":"Doc Scott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-mike","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119700.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119700.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Great Mike
The Great Mike as Doc Scott
{"id":187287,"title":"Black Hills Express","year":"1943","character":"Marshal Harvey Dorman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-hills-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187287.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187287.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Black Hills Express
Black Hills Express as Marshal Harvey Dorman
{"id":70817,"title":"Riders of the Deadline","year":"1943","character":"Simon Crandall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riders-of-the-deadline","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70817.jpg"},"released":1}
Riders of the Deadline
Riders of the Deadline as Simon Crandall
{"id":187297,"title":"He's My Guy","year":"1943","character":"Elwood (as Bill Halligan)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hes-my-guy-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187297.jpg"},"released":1}
He's My Guy
He's My Guy as Elwood (as Bill Halligan)
{"id":70811,"title":"Jive Junction","year":"1943","character":"Mr. Maglodian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jive-junction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70811.jpg"},"released":1}
Jive Junction
Jive Junction as Mr. Maglodian
{"id":70924,"title":"Coney Island","year":"1943","character":"Murph, the Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coney-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg"},"released":1}
Coney Island
Coney Island as Murph, the Cop
{"id":70888,"title":"The Leopard Man","year":"1943","character":"Brunton (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-leopard-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70888.jpg"},"released":1}
The Leopard Man
The Leopard Man as Brunton (uncredited)
{"id":70773,"title":"The Seventh Victim","year":"1943","character":"Paul Radeaux (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-victim","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70773.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70773.jpg"},"released":1}
The Seventh Victim
The Seventh Victim as Paul Radeaux (Uncredited)
{"id":71229,"title":"Foreign Agent","year":"1942","character":"Bob Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/foreign-agent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71229.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71229.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Foreign Agent
Foreign Agent as Bob Davis
{"id":83010,"title":"Moontide","year":"1942","character":"\"Charlie\", Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moontide","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83010.jpg"},"released":1}
Moontide
Moontide as "Charlie", Bartender
{"id":71315,"title":"Broadway Big Shot","year":"1942","character":"Warden Collins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-big-shot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71315.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71315.jpg"},"released":1}
Broadway Big Shot
Broadway Big Shot as Warden Collins
{"id":118520,"title":"The Big Street","year":"1942","character":"Detective (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118520.jpg"},"released":1}
The Big Street
The Big Street as Detective (Uncredited)
{"id":71312,"title":"Henry Aldrich, Editor","year":"1942","character":"Norman Kenly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/henry-aldrich-editor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71312.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71312.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71219,"title":"A Gentleman at Heart","year":"1942","character":"Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-gentleman-at-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71219.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71210,"title":"The Remarkable Andrew","year":"1942","character":"Mr. Bricker, Banker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-remarkable-andrew","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71210.jpg"},"released":1}
The Remarkable Andrew
The Remarkable Andrew as Mr. Bricker, Banker
{"id":71156,"title":"Lucky Jordan","year":"1942","character":"Miller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-jordan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71156.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71154,"title":"Life Begins at Eight-Thirty","year":"1942","character":"Sgt. McNamara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-begins-at-eight-thirty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71154.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71658,"title":"Blonde Comet","year":"1941","character":"Cannonball Blake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blonde-comet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71658.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Blonde Comet
Blonde Comet as Cannonball Blake
{"id":71481,"title":"Emergency Landing","year":"1941","character":"George B. Lambert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/emergency-landing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71481.jpg"},"released":1}
Emergency Landing
Emergency Landing as George B. Lambert
{"id":83073,"title":"Paper Bullets","year":"1941","character":"Police Chief Flynn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paper-bullets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83073.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83073.jpg"},"released":1}
Paper Bullets
Paper Bullets as Police Chief Flynn
{"id":95187,"title":"Mr. Celebrity","year":"1941","character":"Daniel Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-celebrity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95187.jpg"},"released":1}
Mr. Celebrity
Mr. Celebrity as Daniel Mason
{"id":71548,"title":"Murder Among Friends","year":"1941","character":"Dr. James Gerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-among-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71548.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71548.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder Among Friends
Murder Among Friends as Dr. James Gerald
{"id":71582,"title":"Tom, Dick and Harry","year":"1941","character":"Mr. Burton (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tom-dick-and-harry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71582.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71582.jpg"},"released":1}
Tom, Dick and Harry
Tom, Dick and Harry as Mr. Burton (uncredited)
{"id":71511,"title":"Remember the Day","year":"1941","character":"Tom Hanlon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/remember-the-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71511.jpg"},"released":1}
Remember the Day
Remember the Day as Tom Hanlon
{"id":71469,"title":"Double Cross","year":"1941","character":"Houston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-cross-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71469.jpg"},"released":1}
Double Cross
Double Cross as Houston
{"id":72097,"title":"You Can't Fool Your Wife","year":"1940","character":"J.R. Gillespie, Sr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-fool-your-wife-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72097.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72097.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
You Can't Fool Your Wife
You Can't Fool Your Wife as J.R. Gillespie, Sr.
{"id":72045,"title":"Third Finger, Left Hand","year":"1940","character":"Ralph Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/third-finger-left-hand","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72045.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72045.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71936,"title":"Hired Wife","year":"1940","character":"Latimer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hired-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71936.jpg"},"released":1}
Hired Wife
Hired Wife as Latimer
{"id":71931,"title":"'Til We Meet Again","year":"1940","character":"Bartender on Boat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/til-we-meet-again-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71931.jpg"},"released":1}
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again as Bartender on Boat
{"id":71814,"title":"Boom Town","year":"1940","character":"McCreery's Associate #2 (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boom-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71814.jpg"},"released":1}
Boom Town
Boom Town as McCreery's Associate #2 (uncredited)
{"id":74968,"title":"Lady and Gent","year":"1932","character":"Doc Hayes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-and-gent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74968.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Lady and Gent
Lady and Gent as Doc Hayes
{"id":74842,"title":"One Way Passage","year":"1932","character":"Agua Caliente Bartender (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-way-passage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74842.jpg"},"released":1}
One Way Passage
One Way Passage as Agua Caliente Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":74840,"title":"Blessed Event","year":"1932","character":"Herbert Flint","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blessed-event","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74840.jpg"},"released":1}
Blessed Event
Blessed Event as Herbert Flint
{"id":74659,"title":"Dancers in the Dark","year":"1932","character":"Terry - Trumpeter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dancers-in-the-dark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74659.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74659.jpg"},"released":1}
Dancers in the Dark
Dancers in the Dark as Terry - Trumpeter
{"id":75474,"title":"The Public Defender","year":"1931","character":"Lyn Austin the Auctioneer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-public-defender","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75474.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Public Defender
The Public Defender as Lyn Austin the Auctioneer
{"id":75371,"title":"Everything's Rosie","year":"1931","character":"Dr. Powers- Medicine Barker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/everythings-rosie-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75371.jpg"},"released":1}
Everything's Rosie
Everything's Rosie as Dr. Powers- Medicine Barker
{"id":75597,"title":"Follow the Leader","year":"1930","character":"Bob Sterling","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/follow-the-leader-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75597.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader as Bob Sterling